Reward for top tier socialisation skills . . . . . . . . #bernesemountaindog #bernesemountaindogpupppy #puppy #bernese | Dylan The Bernese

This tiny puppy socialisation mistake is silently ruining your puppy’s confidence. It looks harmless. It’s often encouraged. Most people don’t even realise they’re doing it. Forcing interaction instead of allowing observation. Too many greetings. Too much pressure. Not enough space to think. When every new person, dog, or environment comes with the expectation to interact, your puppy doesn’t learn confidence. They learn that the world is intense and unpredictable. Here’s what I see all the time